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Maryland Mom 'Put Her Addiction Ahead' Of Toddler Who Fatally Overdosed On Fentanyl: Prosecutor
Movie night took a deadly turn for a Maryland family whose toddler overdosed on fentanyl, officials say.
Curtis Bay resident Brooke Houck, 29, pleaded guilty in connection with her role in the 2024 death of her 23-month-old son Landon, who overdosed on fentanyl he ingested in the family home.
On July 21, 2024, officers were called to the 8100 block of Holly Road, where there were reports of an unresponsive child.
Upon arrival, first responders met with Houck and her husband, Nathan Houck, who directed them to their toddler.
Landon Houck was pronounced dead at the scene. The Offi…
Virginia, Maryland Drivers Charged After 3 Killed In Fiery I-66 Crash: Police
The two drivers charged in a fiery I-66 crash that killed three people have been identified.
Walter R. Juarez Bautista, 55, of Virginia, and Jesus Huaman, 45, of Maryland, were identified on Tuesday, Sept. 8, after both were charged with reckless driving in connection with the triple-fatal crash in Fairfax County, according to state police.
Investigators also provided new details about the moments leading up to the crash.
Bautista was driving a Toyota 4Runner, and Huaman was behind the wheel of a commercial truck carrying oxygen tanks when the two vehicles had an interaction in the westbou…